Kindness Grows

11/05/2025

On my way to the post office today, I passed a house with a table set up on the sidewalk and a sign that simply read: “FREE.”

Curious, I turned around and parked. As I walked up, a young man asked if I needed a meal. And that’s when I realized what they were doing — the table was filled with prepared meals, ready to give away.

I told him, “No, thank you,” but I couldn’t help asking about it. A woman behind the table smiled and explained: “We do this most Sundays.”

They cook meals. They give them away. No strings attached.

I tried to offer a contribution, but she politely declined. And I’ll admit, I left fighting back tears.

I don’t know what compelled me to stop that day. But I do know this: their simple act of kindness will stay with me as a reminder that even in hard times, there are still people quietly choosing to be light in their community.

These are the better angels among us. ❤️

[ Todd Rake ]

11/05/2025

At Walmart, I noticed a man with a cart full of groceries and said, "Wow, you're buying a lot for Thanksgiving!" He smiled and replied, "Actually, I'm donating all of it. There's so much negativity right now—I felt like I needed to do something positive to help."

Get ready to make space in your freezers. And to the generous man at Walmart, thank you for reminding us that kindness and goodness still exist in the world. 👏 💯 ❤

✅✅ Amidst chaos, a single act of giving can spark hope in hearts and homes. Let’s fill freezers and spirits alike, reminding ourselves that kindness endures and together, we can warm the world.

11/05/2025

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Thank you to the members of Kindness Grows who attended too!!!

A collective effort tonight to support our giving tree ministry which distributes Christmas gifts to those in need. Lots of presents were bought and lots of fun was had!

10/21/2025

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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Tonight’s Hometown Heroes spent a few hours this weekend to help thousands around the world. Students from the Manheim Township School District in Lancaster Cou…

10/18/2025

Making a difference! More than 250 students and parents from Manheim Township Hugh School are spending their time packaging boxes for students in need. One box will support one child for an entire school year!

10/17/2025

We have an incredible community! Thankful for you, Manheim Township! We are only $334 from our goal to pack 10,000 meals for children internationally! It is humbling what we can all do together.

Our top donators are from JV and varsity cheerleading! To point, they also collected the most non-perishable food items. Way to go!

Tomorrow from 1-3pm at the Manheim Township HS cafeteria we will be packing meals. Feel free to join! You may also still donate and bring non-perishable food items.

Thank you to our Kindness Sponsors:
Goodman & Kenneff Attorneys-at-Law
Finch Jewelers
Lancaster Door Service
Scott Lefever Construction
Fresh Focus Sales & Marketing

Thank you for our In-Kind Donations:
Fiorentino’s Italiab Restaurant & Bar
Founders Market & Co
Sweet Frog, Lancaster
Starbucks
Harvest Lane
Oregon Dairy
Wegmans

10/15/2025

“I’m not sure if I should post this, but I just wanted to share my blessing because I usually let pride get in the way. I’ve been out of work and on disability for the last 6 months with 3 kids, and yesterday, an organization showed up at my house with groceries. The person wanted to stay anonymous, but they filled our hearts with love and gave us hope that there are still kind, genuine people out there. Just to let you know, I never filled out any forms. This was done just out of pure kindness.”

10/15/2025

A true example of kindness…so proud of our Lauren. We love you!

Janessa Broderick began yelling for help. Her cries were heard by Lauren McGlaughlin, a nurse from Phoenixville, who was walking her dog across the street

10/15/2025

We are 85% of our way to our goal!!!!!
We are only $608 away from our needed goal of $4100 to pack 10,000 plus meals for children internationally on Saturday.
Thank you to our sponsors, the varsity, JV, and youth cheer and football programs, and community members!!!! Now let’s get this over the finish line.

Venmo@KindnessGrows

10/11/2025

We had a wonderful night last night for our last MT Rise Against Hunger event. Thank you to our kindness partners:
Goodman & Kenneff (in Millersville. Your experts for wills and estates.)
Finch Jewelers
Fresh Focus Sales and Marketing
Scott Lefever Constructions

And our in-kind donations:
Harvest Lane
Oregon Dairy
Sweet Frog
Starbucks at Belmont

THANK YOU, MANHEIM TOWNSHIP for getting us closer to our goal. We need to raise about $800 to reach our goal!!! We are so close!!!

10/10/2025

This morning my children woke up knowing they have food for the day. Way too many children are not as fortunate.

$5 provides for 12 meals!!!!!

Venmo:

10/01/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
Less than 3 weeks away from Manheim Township Rise Against Hunger!!!! Reminder....this Friday we will be collecting non-perishable food items at the varsity football game! Please also donate via Venmo () or via credit card (via KindnessGrowsPA.org).

Manheim Township Rise Against Hunger